Meaning of 'Hornets' nest'
What does the saying 'Hornets' nest' mean?
Idiom: Hornets' nest
Meaning:
A hornets' nest is a violent situation or one with a lot of dispute.
(If you create the problem, you 'stir up a hornets' nest'.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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